Decision details

A4 Brands Hill

(a)  That the concerns of the Neighbourhoods & Community Services Scrutiny Panel regarding the planning, design and implementation of highway changes on the A4 at Brands Hill be noted.  The Cabinet were satisfied that the proper processes had been followed to assess the safety of the scheme, including an independent safety audit, and that the design met all relevant Department for Transport standards and requirements.

(b)  That all outstanding planned works such as the loading ban be implemented as soon as possible.

(c)  That Officers investigate, and if appropriate implement, further measures including speed reductions, road markings and/or temporary signage, public information and enforcement and report to the Neighbourhoods & Community Services Scrutiny Panel in six months. 

Real Time Passenger Information

(d)  That the reference from the Neighbourhoods & Community Services Scrutiny Panel, and the response of Officers, in relation to continued concerns about the performance of Real Time Passenger Information for buses be noted.

(e)  That a letter be sent to First stating that the Cabinet considered current performance and detection rates to be unacceptable, and sought further commitment from First to take all necessary practical steps to move towards the 100% target.

(f)  That the data now being received by the Council from other bus operators in Slough be transmitted to the RTPI system at bus stops as soon as possible, and that the Commissioner for Social & Economic Inclusion be informed of the date of implementation.

(g)  That in addition to the steps to maximise the performance of the existing system, Officers undertake a fundamental review of the longer term technological options for Real Time Passenger Information in Slough.